ACTION, WAR, DRAMA

Kristy Hara is living in California when Pearl Harbor occurs and her mother is found to be a spy for the Japanese. She flees America, ending up in a POW camp where she learns that horrible experiments are being performed on American soldiers. Her loyalty lies with America so she helps the soldiers escape. She is caught as a traitor by the Japanese, but is saved just as Japan surrenders.

GOOD

FIRST PERSON

Authors Writing Style: GOOD

Characterization: GOOD

Commerciality: EXCELLENT

Franchise Potential: FAIR

Pace: GOOD

Premise: GOOD

Structure: GOOD

Theme: GOOD

Yes, the book profile accurately reflects the book.

The story is a period drama centered around a Japanese American girl. She is ripped from her family and thrust into a cruel world. She decides where allegiances lie and bravely adheres to them.

There was nothing that made me want to put the book down. The story is compelling and inspiring. It shows a unique point of view because Kristy is first generation Japanese in America and she spends her time during the war defending America.

THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS

The hook is that Kristy is a Japanese American woman who finds herself helping American soldiers in a Japanese POW camp. This movie would have a strong female lead with an interesting point of view. Her alliance stands firmly with America especially when she sees the horrors the Japanese army are enforcing in the name of war.

This could have a large fanbase because it is a epic story with a strong female lead. It also brings up interesting topics such as immigration and assimilation. There is also a call for more diverse casts and leads which this delivers.

This story could have awards potential. Kristy is an extraordinary character with such determination in the face of an army. The perspective of a Japanese American working against Japan considering America was not kind to Japanese people is a great angle to explore. This is a story of perseverance and sheer guts.

LARGE BUDGET

WHERE HANDS TOUCH, LETTERS TO IWO JIMA, THE READER

The story is original because it deals with a Japanese American woman who allied with America and spied on Japan. She uncovered some of the atrocities the Japanese government was committing and helped save American soldiers.

The lead character stands out because she is so pro-American. Her mother was a spy for Japan and was taken away with her father, who was just grateful to be in America. She turns her back on her mother, instantly disowning her as a traitor and seeks to absolve her mother's crimes by aiding America. Kristy is a strong female lead with complex motives .

This is a gem because of its' representation of Japanese Americans. There are complex issues about alliances to your motherland or to your new homeland. This is also an interesting look at the theme of assimilation, past and present. It is a well written story that explores different perspectives during World War II.

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RECOMMEND

Ripple in the Sea is a recommend because it is a new perspective of Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor. A young woman wants to proves she is a good American,deciding to help America in the war against Japan. The lead character is strong and determined. She even faces death with dignity. This story also offers diversity with a Japanese woman as lead.